CloudWater Zendo

Morning Meditation & Zen Tea
2026-04-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-09 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York)
Seated and walking meditation practice followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.

After The Bell
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-02 10:00 - 11:00
Every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. we gather as a group to participate in a variety of activities such as group discussion over tea, informal Dharma sharing, various meditative practices, internal energy exercises, consultation with the Teacher, or whatever else may come to mind. Elements may be presented singly or in combination. This is a good way to promote community and to get input from Zendo participants.

Sunday Morning Zen Meditation
2026-04-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-03 09:30 - 10:30
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation includes seated and walking practice and a traditional Zen chanting service which includes the Heart Sutra, the Ten-Verse Life-Prolonging Guanyin Sutra, the Four Bodhisattva Vows, the Verse In Praise of Water, and a chant honoring the venerable Chan Ancestors. This is followed by the drinking of herbal tea, plus time for conversation.

Golden Wisdom Virtual Sangha On Zoom
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
Led by Venerable Shih Zuandao, this virtual Zen group meets for meditation on the first two Mondays of each month. A Zen Study session is conducted on the third Monday of the month as well as the last Wednesday of each month. All Monday and Wednesday sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA).
Golden Wisdom also meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85439673161?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 854 3967 3161 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Tuesday Evening Group Meditation
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30
Group meditative practice is the beating heart of any Zen Center. Our group Zen practice, which begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes periods of seated meditation and walking meditation. Chanting practice, a Dharma Talk, and a discussion are then followed by social tea and conversation.

Guanyin Service On Zoom
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
Led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Zhongxin, the Guanyin Service includes study of the teachings that are related to Guanyin, the Bodhisattva who represents the spirit of Universal Compassion. The Guanyin Service includes the Atonement Ritual and a Dharma Talk by Venerable Shih Zhongxin. The service is conducted on Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of the month (except for the months of August and December) at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA). See Calendar for January and August dates.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81057578753?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 810 5757 8753 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Introduction To Zen Meditation At The Zendo
2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
The class provides a basic introduction to Zen meditative practice. The casual format allows plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. The online class on Zoom is conducted on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., while the live class is conducted on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Reservations are required for all Introduction to Zen Meditation classes. The link for the Zoom class will be sent along with a confirmation email.

Extended Practice Sunday
2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Once each month, CloudWater Zendo offers an extended chanting service for those wishing to deepen their cultivation through voice, breath, and collective intention.
Chanting is meditation expressed through sound. It harmonizes breath and awareness, steadies the mind, and awakens the heart’s natural clarity and compassion.
These services draw from the classical liturgical forms of our lineage. This month’s service is the Affirmation Service which emphasizes our relationship to Precepts and Vows.

Five Elements Meditation Class On Zoom
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
The Five Elements system presents a wide variety of meditative practices and exercises that can assist us in our quest to embody Compassion and Wisdom in daily life. Practices include meditation, visualization, Sutra study, recitation, and the combined practice of Chan and Pure Land.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86734331109?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 867 3433 1109 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Outdoor Zen Walk At Rocky River Nature Center
2026-04-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
Our first Zen walk of the year will be held at the Rocky River Nature Center, 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070. The walk includes a contemplation, Dharma Talk, and group discussion. We’ll meet at the north parking lot adjacent to Shepherd’s Hill Lane. Be sure to wear good shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Golden Wisdom Wednesdays On Zoom
2026-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom

Wesak Celebration
2026-05-05 | Cloudwater Zendo, 3820 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States

Group Zen Meditation On Zoom
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Zoom
On the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA) members of our international Sangha gather online to practice Zen meditation which is led by members of the Nienfo Chan Order. NOTE: January’s meeting will occur on the 8th since the virtual Zendo is closed on New Year’s Day. December’s meeting will occur on the 10th due to the Bodhi Day Online Retreat the previous week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87510004129?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 875 1000 4129 Passcode: [REDACTED]
